Crisis Worker-Full Time

• Accept assigned participant(s) at time of admission, complete documentation, and orient participant to facility routines
• Become familiar with relevant personal, familial, social, vocational,l and cultural data and observe and respond to significant changes in participant mental and physical health.
• Monitor and support participants focusing on each person's personal and treatment goals; counsel participants to help them effectively deal with problems, values, responsibilities, and relationships; and assist with personal futures planning.
• Assist with accurately accounting for house petty cash expenditures.
• Communicate as needed with other members of the rehabilitation/treatment team, including program staff, case managers, consultants, members of the medical profession, and family members to provide continuous support; participate in planning and linking conferences as needed.
• Report needed repairs and follow up on safety concerns with supervisor, and participate in the routine facility cleaning and maintenance as assigned.
• Assist participants with ADL Skills, chores, personal finances, cooking, etc.

 

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalency and 3 years of mental health direct care experience or any combination of experience, education, or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill, and ability required. Other experience or education may be required by the credentialing body where appropriate.
• Knowledge of mental health systems and supports.
• Knowledgeable about privacy of information regulations and guidelines about their access, use, and disclosure requirements.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
  • Frequent talking and listening.
• Manual dexterity.
• Flexibility in scheduling and available to do 24-hour on-call coverage.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, lift, carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop, and bend, which may include direct intervention with participants.
• Local travel required, including transporting program participants.
• May be required to report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of participants during emergencies.